Press Releases
August 31, 2021
Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule for all fixed-route and paratransit service on Monday, September 6, 2021, in honor of Labor Day. All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Monday holiday. RIPTA Flex Routes […]
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August 25, 2021
Mandate Has Been Extended through January 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation – including trains and buses. The mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, […]
Learn moreAugust 24, 2021
Changes Include Route Retiming for Improved Performance And a New Route for Service South of URI The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement its fall service changes effective Saturday, August 28, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2021 Fall Service Changes Some […]
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August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 With Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen and impact our area by the end of this weekend, RIPTA is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours. Passengers should sign up for email alerts at www.ripta.com and be aware that service information will be available at https://www.ripta.com/alerts, as well as RIPTA’s […]
Learn moreAugust 13, 2021
Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) were in Newport yesterday to thank the community groups that were instrumental in advocating for the free beach shuttle pilot program that launched this summer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA’s Chief Executive Officer, said that he wanted to especially thank the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island which recently […]
Learn moreAugust 10, 2021
RIPTA Working To Resolve Issue That Has Also Affected Communications The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) said today that it is experiencing communication and computer issues, following a cybersecurity issue late last week. RIPTA stressed that it has continued uninterrupted transit service with its fixed-route, Flex, and paratransit programs as it continues to work […]
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July 22, 2021
Service on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) Will Be Free The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in celebration of Governor’s Bay Day. Route 66 (URI/Galilee) also provides express service, called the “Beach Bus South County […]
Learn moreJuly 2, 2021
All Services Will Resume Regular Schedule on Monday, July 5, 2021, Except for Ferry Shuttle The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on the Fourth of July Holiday, Sunday, July 4, 2021. All RIPTA transportation services, except the Providence Ferry Shuttle, will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, […]
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